Peoria County public defender reports steady caseloads, rise in detention hearings Kevin Lowe, the county public defender, told the committee the office handled roughly 85% of active cases in the third quarter of 2025, reported increases in detention hearings (802 in Courtroom 321 in 2025, up from 702), and provided a staffing snapshot showing eight full-time attorneys and 11 contractors.

Peoria County's public defender reveals a staggering 85% caseload management and a concerning rise in detention hearings—what does this mean for the community?

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